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Chandelier
The main hall is decorated with ViSiToRS’ CheCkliST
a bronze chandelier that weighs
over 2,000 kg (2 tons). It illumi- Practical Information
nates a fresco, by Károly Lotz, Andrássy út 22. Map 2 F4 (10 E2).
of the Greek gods on Olympus. Tel (06 1) 332 81 97 or 353 01 70
(box office). & ^ during
performances. 7 = 8 3pm &
4pm. ∑ opera.hu; operavisit.hu
Transport
q Opera.

Central Stage
This proscenium arch stage employed
the most modern technology of the
time. It featured a revolving stage
and metal hydraulic machinery.

The side entrance has
a loggia that reflects
the design of the
main entrance.

. Royal Box
The royal box is located
Miklós Ybl (1814–91) centrally in the three-storey
circle. It is decorated with
The most prominent Hungarian architect of the sculptures symbolizing the
second half of the 19th century, Miklós Ybl had four operatic voices – soprano,
an enormous influence on the development of alto, tenor and bass.
Budapest. He was a practitioner of Historicism,
and tended to use Neo-Renaissance forms.
The Hungarian State Opera and the
dome of St Stephen’s Basilica are
examples of his work. Ybl also built
apartment buildings and palaces for
the aristocracy in this style. A statue
of the architect stands on the western
bank of the Danube, in Miklós Ybl
Square (see p99). Bust of Miklós Ybl

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